The British newspaper The Telegraph has claimed that Hezbollah is storing weapons, missiles, and explosives at Beirut airport. This claim has raised concerns about the possibility of a large-scale Israeli war on Lebanon, despite the Lebanese authorities denying these claims.
In response to the allegations, Lebanese authorities opened the cargo warehouses at Beirut International Airport in front of diplomats and journalists to refute the claims made by The Telegraph. Diplomats and journalists toured the warehouses belonging to the ground services companies operating at the airport to verify the situation. However, despite their efforts, they could not find any evidence supporting these claims.
The head of the Air Transport Association in Lebanon, Ali Mohsen, dismissed these allegations as baseless and aimed at endangering the airport and its workers. He emphasized that all workers at Beirut Airport are civilians and called out The Telegraph for spreading falsehoods without providing any evidence to support their claims. Meanwhile, Director General of Civil Aviation reassured the public that all aircraft arriving at the airport are subject to the same customs procedures, and anyone can inspect them, including those arriving from Iran.
Despite this controversy surrounding these allegations, movement at Beirut Airport continues unaffected with dozens of flights arriving daily. The Lebanese government remains vigilant against misinformation and propaganda and encourages media to verify their sources before spreading false information. However, efforts are being made by officials to protect Lebanon’s reputation as a safe and welcoming destination for tourists.
Overall, this incident highlights how important it is for media outlets to verify their sources before spreading any information that could harm individuals or communities. It also underscores how important it is for governments to remain vigilant against misinformation campaigns that seek to undermine their stability or security interests.
